Women Air Traffic Controller Shares Experience Of Controlling Planes In Air From Ground
By ABP News
Air Traffic Controller
About
Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between the aircraft. Their primary concern is safety, but they also must direct aircraft efficiently to minimize delays. They manage the flow of aircraft into and out of the airport airspace, guide pilots during takeoff and landing, and monitor aircraft as they travel through the skies for security purposes. Air traffic controllers use radar, computers, or visual references to monitor and direct the movement of the aircraft in the skies and ground traffic at airports.
Education
High School
with Maths and Physics
Bachelor's
B.Sc in Science with Physics and Mathematics
Bachelor's
Technology/related courses
Skills Required
Job Prospects
- En Route Controller
- Tower Controller
- Air Traffic Controller
- Approach and Departure Controller
Salary / Annum
700,000
Fresher1,000,000
Average1,600,000
ExperiencedCities Data
Jobs Outlook
- Competition for air traffic controller jobs is expected to be very strong, with many people applying for a relatively small number of jobs.
- The job of an air traffic controller provides you with an interesting environment to work in which is not offered by a lot of professions and it is very enjoyable.
- Their work can be stressful because maximum concentration is required at all times. Night, weekend, and rotating shifts are common.
Promising Profiles
Somya Chaturvedi
Air Traffic Control Officer at Airports Authority of India
Deepak Karkera
Air Traffic Controller (ATC) at Airports Authority of India
